Ionic Bonds — Quiz

Question 1

Which shows the correct order of steps during the formation of an ionic bond?

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Electrons are transferred right arrow Ions form right arrow Ions are attracted to each other

Question 2

Refer to the periodic table in the Student Tools to answer the question. What will most likely occur if sulfur forms an ionic bond with another element?

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Sulfur will accept electrons.

Question 3

Iodine and potassium form an ionic bond. Iodine has seven electrons in its outer shell, and potassium has one electron in its outer shell. Which conclusion is best supported by this information?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Iodine becomes an ion with a negative 1 charge.

Question 4

Which two elements will most likely form an ionic bond? (Click on the periodic table icon to view these elements)

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magnesium and bromine

Question 5

Ionic compounds form

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crystal structures.

Question 6

Which atom is most likely to accept electrons to form an ionic bond?

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sulfur, a nonmetal with 6 valence electrons

Question 7

What is formed when polyatomic ions bond with other ions?

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ionic compounds

Question 8

Which is an example of a polyatomic ion?

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CO sub 3 raised to the negative power

Question 9

Which characteristic(s) makes ionic compounds useful as a building material?

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hardness and brittleness

Question 10

Chalk is an ionic compound. Which is a property of all ionic compounds that makes chalk particularly useful for writing on a chalkboard?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hardness and brittleness

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